A recent life change, such as
a death of a spouse or other member of the family, marriage, break-up of a
marriage, the birth of a child, a job loss, a job promotion or demotion, or
legal problems.

FDA Advisory. The U.S. Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an
advisory on antidepressant medicines and the risk of
suicide. The FDA does not recommend that people stop using these medicines. Instead, a person taking antidepressants should be watched for
warning signs of suicide. This is especially important at the beginning of treatment or when doses are changed.

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Bipolar Disorder In Children And Teens - Medications
When you and your child's doctor are deciding which types of medicines to use, consider: Before prescribing medicine to treat bipolar disorder, your doctor will ask questions about possible suicidal behavior.

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